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Critical Information
Meningitis is scary & sneaky. The brain and spinal cord infection is serious and can be deadly—and some types can be passed from person to person.
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Expand Coverage
Western Australia Chemists’ proposal to give Meningococcal ACWY vaccine was backed by Meningitis Centre Australia Chairman Bruce Langoulant. Launching a social media campaign, to encourage 18 to 19-year-olds to…
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Deadly Sleep-Away
Daniel Beer, 11, died of Meningococcal Meningitis while at a camp in Pennsylvania. (more…)
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Philippines Struck
The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas confirmed six cases of meningococcemia in the region this year and claimed the lives of three children ages 11 months to…
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Protect your Children
A group of four parents are spearheading ‘Meningitis Now” campaign to increase vaccination rate among young adults. These parents lost…
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It’s Time!
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging every student prior to entering college to be vaccinated against MenACWY. (more…)
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Complete Coverage
Too many parents think that their teenage children are vaccinated against meningitis. (more…)
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Immunization Mandate
The Iowa legislature approved a mandate requiring a one-time dose of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccine this fall for students enrolling in 7th and 12th grades.
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Protecting Infants
Up to now there have been two MenB vaccines licensed in the United States. (more…)
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Vaccination Required
There is a new immunization requirement that will be in effect next school year, reminds the Iowa Council Bluffs Public Health Department to parents of students enrolling in the…
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